Kellogg-Hubbard Library
serving Berlin, Calais, East Montpelier, Middlesex, Montpelier and Worcester
Children's Programs
Hunt for a lion, act like a monkey, and help tell stories about animals all around the world.
Fun for all ages.
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Summer Reading: How It Works!
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Register anytime between June 12 & July 29
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Register at the Library or Online (coming June 12!)
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Keep track of the books or minutes you read this summer.
Books read to you or audiobooks count, too! -
Turn in your Reading Log by August 28. Come to the library for certificate and prizes. Thanks, Bear Pond Books, for the books!
Live Outdoor Events
on Library Lawn
Tails and Tales™ Registration Party
Saturday
June 12
11:00 am -
1:30 pm
Make a silly hat, color our giant mural, register for Summer Reading. Bring a donation of pet supplies for the Humane Society collection box.
Thanks to Manghi’s Bakery for goodies!
Crafty Crafting with Sarah
Wednesday
June 16
10:30 am
It’s National Sea Turtle Day!
Make a turtle from entirely recycled materials.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Tales from the Wild Side with Miss Meliss
Wednesday
June 23
10:30 am
Hunt for a lion, act like a monkey, and help tell stories about animals all around the world.
Fun for all ages.
What Does That Wagging Tail Really Say?
Saturday
June 26
1:00 pm
A young deaf dog shows how to safely meet strange dogs and how to talk to him so he will understand! Lots of great safety tips. Sponsored by the Central Vermont Humane Society.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Bring a donation of pet supplies for the Humane Society shelter!
Wildlife Tales
Wednesday
July 7
3:00 pm
Mr. Mike tells stories about the animals that live in Vermont, and then you’ll meet some of them. Presented by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Dog Agility Workshop
Wednesday
July 14
10:30 am
Are you as fast as a dog? Smart as a dog? Watch a competitive cattle dog run an agility course, then you get to try it.
Recommended for ages 5+.
Linda Urban Reading & Workshop
Wednesday
July 21
1:00 pm
Calling young writers! Beloved children’s author Linda Urban reads from her latest book, Almost There and Almost Not. Flex your writing muscles as she leads you in a special letter writing activity.
Materials provided.
For middle grade kids.
Performance by Youth Opera Workshop
Saturday
August 7
12:30 pm
Get swept away to a magical land and laugh at the mishaps of young lovers with selections from The Pirates of Penzance and The Marriage of Figaro.
Totally Tie Dye!
Wednesday
August 11
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
It wouldn't be summer without a tie dye party!
Bring your own white t-shirt or bandanna. Items must be cotton and washed. Come dressed to get messy!
Recommended for ages 6+.
Tail End of Summer Party
Saturday, August 21 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shakespeare Camp Performance of Much Ado About Nothing
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Color our giant mural, braid a silly tail, blow a gazillion bubbles, eat a picnic lunch on the lawn.
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Night Kitchen Rock’n’Roll Sing-a-long
Enjoy this Summer Reading tradition with local band Night Kitchen for kid-friendly rock’n’roll! Fun for the whole family.
StoryWalks
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT,
and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Middlesex
Camp Meade
Community Center
June 22 – July 1
Sheep Take a Hike
by Nancy Shaw
Montpelier
Hubbard Park
Fitness Trail
July 9 – July 22
Stella, Fairy of the Forest
by Marie-Louise Gay
Montpelier
Bike Path by
Old Country Club Road
July 27 – August 5
Over in a River
by Marianne Berkes
Middlesex
Camp Meade
Community Center
August 10 – August 19
We Went Looking
by Aileen Fisher
Traveling Tales
Join Miss Meliss for storytimes in our member towns again this year, and try these other fun activities while you're in the area. Everyone is welcome at our programs and every kid gets a baby creemee coupon!
Thanks, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks.
Middlesex: Camp Meade
Tuesday
June 29
11:00 am
(Rain date 7/1)
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Kid’s Yoga at 10:00 am
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Read the StoryWalk, Sheep Take a Hike
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Yummy baked goods at Red Hen Bakery
Berlin: First Congregational Church
Tuesday
July 13
10:30 am
(Rain date 7/15)
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Walk around Berlin Pond
Worcester: Town Hall
Wednesday
July 21
10:30 am
(Rain date 7/28)
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Swim, paddle, play Frisbee golf at Wrightsville Reservoir (fees)
East Montpelier: Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks
Tuesday
July 27
10:30 am
(Rain or shine!)
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Visit the goats, walk the sugar bush trail, see how maple syrup is made
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Creemees!
Adamant: The Co-op
Tuesday
August 3
10:30 am
(Rain date 8/5)
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Picnic on the Music School grounds
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Penny candy and ice cream treats at the Co-op
Calais: Maple Corner Store
Tuesday
August 10
10:30 am
(Rain date 8/12)
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Go swimming in Curtis Pond
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Cold juices & snacks at the store
Friday Family Movie Nights
All movies start at 8:30 pm
Shown on the School Street lawn
Bring your own blankets | No lawn chairs please
Spiderman:
Into the Spiderverse
July 23
Chicken
Run
July 30
My Neighbor
Totoro
August 6
The Addams
Family
August 13
Programs for Older Kids & Teens
Shakespeare Camp
Email nwestbom@kellogghubbard.org for more info
about both sessions of Shakespeare Camp
Shakespeare Camp # 1
Macbeth
Be part of a movie
June 21 - June 25
Shakespeare Camp #2
Much Ado About Nothing
Live rehearsals and a performance at the library
August 16 - August 21